I live in rented accomodation and the electricity is supplied by E.ON via a pre-payment meter, and the gas is supplied by British Gas which I pay quarterly.

Naturally I would like to change this set-up so that my gas and electricity is supplied by one supplier (probably N-Power)and is paid by DD on a monthly basis as this I believe is the cheapest option (dual fuel).

However, I am concerned that I will have to pay hundreds of pounds to switch the meter from a pre-payment meter to a non pre-payment meter when/if I switch to a new provider. Is this true?

No. Just ask. It used to be free but subject to checking your payment records (you should ask your current suppliers to change the meters before mentioning switching). I believe that one or two suppliers now do charge a fee but it wont be hundreds. You will only get the meter swapped with someone who is changing to prepayment meters. It's not a big job and it doesn't need any parts other than those that are swapped.

i am in the middle of moving and in my current flat i pay both gas and electricity DD but in my new place just found out that they are both on prepayment, i want to stay on DD as I no it is cheaper, but how do i go about changing it? Im with British Gas for both.

Any help will be grateful!

mustang13:

how do i go about changing it? Im with British Gas for both.

Just phone up BG customer services and ask (the number will be on your bill or other correspondence). If you've got a good payment record for more than 12 months, they should say "yes" and get things sorted for you. If they don't without a good reason, you can involve Consumer Focus

http://www.consumerfocus.org.uk/